Hyundai Veloster sports coupe spy shots

Hyundai is set to unveil an affordable front-wheel drive sportscar next year, currently labelled Veloster (although the name will more than likely change to something with an ‘i’ infront of it) the upcoming 2+2 Sports coupe was snapped testing in production form.

Dubbed the Scirocco from Korea, the Hyundai Veloster is set to take on the new Honda CRZ in terms of sportiness and will also compete with similar small sports cars in the segment.

Sources say the Veloster will initially be powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder (Hyundai’s Theta II GDI engine) that can produce around 100-125 kW. There is also potential for Hyundai to put a more powerful engine (140-150kW) for a top variant. Reports suggest the model may potentially make use of a twin-clutch automatic gearbox.

The more interesting rumour about the Veloster though is a unique feature in its body style. Some suggest the Veloster may have the same treatment as the Mini Clubman, having a rear-hinged small extra door on one side. Having a quick look at the photos, there is some merit to the rumour with the driver door being ever so slightly longer than the passenger door on the right side. This suggests that there may be a smaller rear door on that side.

The Veloster is expected to be unveiled next year. Hyundai Australia are tightlipped about future models.

Yes the passenger door is noticebly shorter, so a third door seems likely. However, it is an odd choice over an RX8 style 4 doors, because the Clubman has been criticized for having one door on the passenger side, because in RHD markets the door faces the road not the kerb.

Alexander

I agree, having two rear doors is better than just the one, it’ll look better aswell…

keke

The’ve decided to make the rear door to be on the left side in RHD locations. So nothing to worry about.

Baddass

But that still leaves the same problem for LHD markets, you see what I mean? It’s not as if the are going to change the side panels and structure for the LHD market, too much time and money. Just make the doors on either side, it looks half-done otherwise.

Whitbomb07

Hyundai Australia

This will not be a suitable excuse to not bring the Genesis Coupe here!

Please please please, get the Genesis Coupe into Aus ASAP!

Regards

Whitbomb07

David

Look exactly like Kia Cerato SLI wheels

keke

It is the same. Of course when it comes out it will have its own set of wheels